high end 530 o-ring chain, 2 stiff links, minimal stretch... save or replace?

[gustovh]

Had a couple stiff links once, washed the chain in a gas oil mix, wiped it down with a rag and went for a ride. Game over, that was 7000miles ago and still going string. It was a gold x ring chain.

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[Rob S.]

All this talk about final drive chains. What are those?

In my day, nearly every motorcycle had them. Except for some weird imports, like BMWs, which were strange in so many ways. As were the guys who rode them.

[Buffalo Bill]

That SuperSprox rear is sexy!
Anybody ever try an aluminum rear sprocket? Lighter weight for acceleration, but short life.

[Tom R]

I’ve never used an aluminum sprocket, but have seen several so worn that I was amazed what was left of the teeth didn’t just shear off. Not surprisingly, they were on abused 600 crotch rockets.

[Cipher]

In my day, nearly every motorcycle had them. Except for some weird imports, like BMWs, which were strange in so many ways. As were the guys who rode them.

leather belts! all else is godless innovation.

[RichDesmond]

That SuperSprox rear is sexy!
Anybody ever try an aluminum rear sprocket? Lighter weight for acceleration, but short life.

Only on race bikes. They actually held up ok, probably 40-50 hours of use. Not something I'd run on a street bike though.

[RichDesmond]

leather belts! all else is godless innovation.

Pair that with some asbestos-soled shoes and you have go and whoa covered!!

[Chancho196]

Aluminium sprockets are fine. Used them on Gixer thou's for years, never seen any discernible wear. Definitely go with the DID X-ring, probably one of the best on the market.

And I'd definitely keep the other one and let it soak in oil for a few months until you have a new use for it. I know the original chain on my 2000 Busa lasted seven years of pretty hard use, and was still on there when I traded it for a K7 Gixer thou. It rarely needed adjusting, but I also kept it clean with WD and a toothbrush, and then used PJ1 spray grease once I'd dried it. (My chains always look like new because I like to keep them clean, too OCD?)